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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute: Aristocrats
Price tag $0.72

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard Enchantment Background

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Cultist of the Absolute
Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

Playstyle & Strategy

Aristocrats 50% Spellslinger 50%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute Aristocrats game on their own.

Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+93% Synergy $23.76
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+93% Synergy $48.48
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+84% Synergy $62.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+81% Synergy $70.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+77% Synergy $69.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+77% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Aristocrats plan in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Woe Strider Woe Strider
+99% Synergy $0.32
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+99% Synergy $0.75
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+99% Synergy $0.81
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+99% Synergy $8.74
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
+99% Synergy $0.71
Apprentice Necromancer Apprentice Necromancer
+99% Synergy $1.29
The Haunt of Hightower The Haunt of Hightower
+99% Synergy $3.19
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+98% Synergy $17.88
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+98% Synergy $1.06
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+96% Synergy $13.89
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+95% Synergy $22.85
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+95% Synergy $0.83
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+95% Synergy $7.97
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+94% Synergy $0.94
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+92% Synergy $0.31
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
+91% Synergy $0.16
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
+90% Synergy $0.90
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+88% Synergy $5.36
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+85% Synergy $0.32
Bloodsoaked Champion Bloodsoaked Champion
+100% Synergy $0.34

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute's Aristocrats deck ahead.

Tale's End Tale's End
+99% Synergy $1.94
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+95% Synergy $0.28
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+95% Synergy $15.78
Resculpt Resculpt
+94% Synergy $0.22
Opt Opt
+88% Synergy $0.26
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+84% Synergy $3.00
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+83% Synergy $52.75
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+80% Synergy $26.21
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+74% Synergy $1.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+70% Synergy $1.43
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+64% Synergy $4.19

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Aristocrats game plan forward for Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute.

Dark Deal Dark Deal
+99% Synergy $3.47
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+98% Synergy $3.51
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+98% Synergy $39.44
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+97% Synergy $4.18
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+97% Synergy $0.38
Ravenform Ravenform
+97% Synergy $0.34
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+95% Synergy $5.96
Living Death Living Death
+95% Synergy $2.19
Damnation Damnation
+90% Synergy $21.38
Windfall Windfall
+87% Synergy $4.34
Ponder Ponder
+84% Synergy $2.00
Reanimate Reanimate
+75% Synergy $8.59
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+75% Synergy $4.98

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute Aristocrats decks.

Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+98% Synergy $22.53
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+98% Synergy $0.74
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+95% Synergy $18.53
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+95% Synergy $54.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+75% Synergy $2.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+73% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Aristocrats strategy in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute decks.

Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+97% Synergy $0.35
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+95% Synergy $24.87
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+87% Synergy $4.02
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+85% Synergy $11.44
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+100% Synergy $0.21

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute's Aristocrats game plan.

Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+95% Synergy $7.05

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute Aristocrats decks.

Wasteland Wasteland
+99% Synergy $27.58
High Market High Market
+98% Synergy $0.48
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+97% Synergy $1.71
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+94% Synergy $26.16
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+92% Synergy $0.35
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+89% Synergy $29.69
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+80% Synergy $57.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+61% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute's Aristocrats strategy.

Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+93% Synergy $0.57
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+12% Synergy $1.40

Lands

The mana base behind Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute's Aristocrats decks.

Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+94% Synergy $0.94
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+84% Synergy $3.00
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+79% Synergy $19.18
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+75% Synergy $4.24
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+64% Synergy $27.85
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+60% Synergy $7.35
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+52% Synergy $12.40
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+46% Synergy $2.51
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Cultist of the Absolute: Aristocrats.

Armix, Filigree Thrasher Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Agent of the Iron Throne Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sarevok, Deathbringer Cultist of the Absolute Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sengir, the Dark Baron Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Sengir, the Dark Baron Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Haunted One Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Haunted One
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Cultist of the Absolute Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Cultist of the Absolute
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Criminal Past Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Criminal Past
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Kels, Fight Fixer Kels, Fight Fixer
Radiant, Serra Archangel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Radiant, Serra Archangel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Veteran Soldier Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Veteran Soldier
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Criminal Past Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Criminal Past
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tormod, the Desecrator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tormod, the Desecrator
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ravos, Soultender Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Ravos, Soultender
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Viconia, Drow Apostate Haunted One Viconia, Drow Apostate // Haunted One
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ravos, Soultender The Prismatic Piper Ravos, Soultender // The Prismatic Piper
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Iron Throne Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Iron Throne
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Agent of the Iron Throne Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Feywild Visitor Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Feywild Visitor
Vraan, Executioner Thane Vraan, Executioner Thane
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Viconia, Drow Apostate Cultist of the Absolute Viconia, Drow Apostate // Cultist of the Absolute
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Miara, Thorn of the Glade Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Haunted One Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Haunted One
Fumulus, the Infestation Fumulus, the Infestation
Sarevok, Deathbringer Criminal Past Sarevok, Deathbringer // Criminal Past
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Agent of the Iron Throne Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Agent of the Iron Throne
Viconia, Drow Apostate Street Urchin Viconia, Drow Apostate // Street Urchin
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Miara, Thorn of the Glade Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Sarevok, Deathbringer Agent of the Iron Throne Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Iron Throne

Other Available Backgrounds

Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Master Chef Master Chef
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Haunted One Haunted One
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Faceless One Faceless One
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier